Big Questions Jews Ask is one of our regular opportunities to engage in Jewish learning.

Keep Kosher and Carry On

The Colgate Jewish Union sponsors an annual kosher/halal barbecue with the Muslim Student Association during Spring Party Weekend.

Israel at Colgate

During Israel Night at Frank Dining Hall, students enjoyed Israeli pop music, made their own challah, got their names written in Hebrew and Arabic - and, of course, had a particularly delicious dinner!

Minyan

Monday morning minyan at the Sap - complete with coffee and donuts!

Visiting Lecturers

Visiting Instructor Jacob Stoil offers some insight into the political career of former Israeli President Shimon Peres, hours before Peres' visit to campus.

The Colgate Jewish Union seeks to promote Jewish literacy, both among Jews and the larger community, engaging the campus in Colgate's vibrant interfaith life.

From constructing a sukkah to cooking Shabbat dinner, students are empowered to create meaningful religious, educational, and social programs which enrich their experience both as scholars and as Jews.

The CJU offers weekly Shabbat services and dinner, High Holiday services, a sukkah on the main academic quad, events each night of Chanukah, a Purim Megillah reading and a week-long kosher co-op during Passover, in addition to providing sedarim for over 150 students. We've also recently instituted an egalitarian morning minyan once a week – no small feat for a campus of our size! Topical discussions with faculty and Israel programming throughout the year complement our religious and social offerings.

Passover at Colgate 5778

Join us for the Festival of Freedom! All are welcome!

First Seder Second Seder
Friday, March 30, 2018 Saturday, March 31, 2018

The Michael Saperstein Jewish Center

The Saperstein Jewish Center, commonly referred to as “The Sap” is a focal point for Jewish study, worship, and culture on our campus. This small but dynamic space houses everything from Friday night services to Sunday morning bagel brunches, High Holiday services to challah-baking extravaganzas!

"The Sap" houses our sanctuary, a library of several hundred volumes, a classroom where several Jewish Studies courses are held, and both meat and dairy kosher kitchens. It also has computer workstations, a huge flat-screen TV and DVD player, and a Wii, as well as great couches —making it a fantastic space to do homework or just hang out.

Student Organizations

A Jewish men’s philanthropic, cultural and social organization which seeks to achieve a sense of brotherhood within the Colgate Jewish community by providing an environment for Jewish male students to participate in various tzedakah projects and social gatherings.